That incident sounds more like pathos.
Ethos is convincing readers of the character of the author.
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I REALLY need help finding a use of Ethos in "Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave", chapter 8.
Do not know if I should use part where they treat his grandmother badly after serving master for such a long time.
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Could I use from Chapter 8 of Frderick Douglass where they assault his broher as an ethos to show how they were cruel and or abusive?
What does that scene show about the character of Douglass?
That he is worried and scared. More anxious than most slaves since he has fallen under the hands of a kinder master. Anxious about his fate which lies in the hands of the white brutes.
OK. But -- can you find a passage where Douglass shows his courage or his intelligence or his integrity?
No, I cannot. From what I see chapter 8 is mostly Pathos......except for when he talks how his grandmother was wronged. He is taking a stand for her.
OK. Douglass's credibility, his ethos, is shown by his involvement in some the awful aspects of slavery. We believe him because he's experienced this traumatic events.
Ok now I do get it now. I understand what I will do for the rest. Thank you for your time.
You are very welcome.